Sophos Cyberoam UTM Reviews

I primarily use the product to implement secure VPN connections and manage bandwidth in various organizational environments, focusing on network security and efficiency.

The platform has significantly enhanced our network security posture by providing robust bandwidth management and reliable VPN capabilities. However, occasional hardware-related issues have necessitated upgrades.

The product's most valuable features include comprehensive bandwidth management and secure end-to-end VPN connections, crucial for maintaining efficient and secure network operations.

They could improve the product by enhancing hardware reliability, addressing occasional memory overflow issues, and improving scalability without compromising performance.

I've been using Sophos Cyberoam UTM since around 2007.

The technical support services generally meet expectations, but we occasionally encounter delays in response times.

The initial setup process was straightforward.

I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM an eight out of ten. 

The use cases for the solution are different. It is used by petrochemical companies, government companies, universities, private companies, hospitals, and hotels.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a very good solution for SMB companies and can handle their many requirements. The product is a simple and user-friendly UTM that can handle accounting, reporting, firewall, IPS, and antivirus for industries. It is a good solution for accounting and managing users.

The solution should improve its scalability because it cannot support enterprise networks.

Cyberoam was discontinued five years ago, and they have no new features. Sophos continues their products under the XG brand name. I would like to see Sophos XG features included in Cyberoam.

I have been using Sophos Cyberoam UTM for ten years.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a very very stable solution.

I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM ten out of ten for stability.

Our clients are small and medium businesses.

I rate the scalability a five out of ten.

The solution’s technical support is very very good. They have online chats and remote support.

Positive

The initial setup was very very simple. I rate the ease of setup a ten out of ten.

The solution’s deployment takes one to two days.

The product has a very low price compared to other solutions.

I rate the solution’s pricing a two out of ten.

I have installed Sophos UTM for more than 100 companies in many countries. The XG model has good features and it continues with Cyberoam features. We can find new features in Sophos XG for Cyberoam.

The solution is not good for current times. We cannot find Cyberoam products in the market. It is discontinued. People should buy Sophos XGS.

Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

We use the tool for network security, covering web servers, exchange servers, and users' internet proxies.

I found that the solution's interface is user-friendly, and the web protection is good.

SD-WAN should be included in the tool.

I have been using this solution for over five years.

The tool is highly stable.

The product is scalable.

The technical support is good.

Positive

We haven’t used a different solution. We chose Sophos Cyberoam UTM because their focus on security research is higher compared to other brands. They consistently introduce new features. It's an all-in-one solution with antivirus, EDR, wireless protection, and web protection integrated into one box.

The initial setup was straightforward. The deployment took less than three months.

The product is worth the money.

The solution’s pricing is average.

Nowadays, advanced solutions with SD-WAN are becoming essential. These features are in higher demand for daily use. The solution requires only this improvement. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM works as a firewall to prevent unwanted traffic on the office premises.

The most valuable feature of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is the SD-WAN gateway.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM could have a more advanced reporting function.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM should include email security.

I have been using Sophos Cyberoam UTM for seven to eight years.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a stable solution. I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM ten out of ten for stability.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM is scalable enough. Approximately 200 users are using Sophos Cyberoam UTM in our organization. I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM an eight out of ten for scalability.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM's technical support team responds immediately, but sometimes they take longer to respond.

Positive

Sophos Cyberoam UTM's initial setup is easy. I rate the solution's initial setup a ten out of ten. The solution's deployment was like plug-and-play.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM pricing is at the mid-segment level. Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a cost-efficient solution compared to other solutions. I rate the solution a two out of ten for pricing.

We're working with the 18.5 version of Sophos Cyberoam UTM, and the model number is XG 135.

When you buy any hardware, you need to buy licenses for the user base to create unlimited users. However, with Sophos Cyberoam UTM, you can create an unlimited number of users since it has no limitations. While other OEMs charge for SSL VPN clients, Sophos Cyberoam does not charge for SSL VPN.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a good product, but we may face a bug issue when they implement new firmware.

Overall, I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM an eight out of ten.

We use Sophos for handling restrictions and the inspection group. For example, HR and finance sites.

We also use it for implementation with the company portals. When the users need to access any site, Sophos handles the password and the login and all the security devices.

It is very easy to use.

We found it simple to deploy.

The solution has been stable over the years.

We have all of the features we need. It isn't missing anything.

I joined the company for three years. I've used it since I joined the company. However, the company might have used it for longer than that.

The solution has been stable. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

Everyone in the company uses the product. There are about 200 of us on it.

I can't speak to the ability to scale. It's my understanding we haven't really tried.

I've never dealt with technical support directly as I haven't had any issues. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they would be.

The solution is easy to set up. It's not complex at all.

I configure the cyber security and there haven't been any issues so far.

I handled the implementation myself. I did not need the help of any consultants or integrators.

We are customers and end-users. 

We might be on version five or six of the solution. I'm not sure of the exact version number.

We have a new project in Morocco and we will need to upgrade and order new equipment. I'll be creating a new order for Sophos soon to get a new version. The configuration will likely be the same.

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. It's an excellent product.

We use a lot of Sophos Cyberoam UTM's features depending on the customer's needs. The overall solution is good. In some circumstances, the malware functionality is the most important feature, and in other cases, some other features.

The solution's pricing could be a problem for some small businesses.

I have worked as a reseller with Sophos Cyberoam UTM for ten years.

The stability of the solution is very good.

I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM a nine out of ten for stability.

The solution scales very well for us. We have 20 clients using Sophos Cyberoam UTM. Our customers are usually small and medium-sized businesses.

I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM an eight or nine out of ten for scalability.

The solution’s technical support is very good because we have good connections to Sophos.

Positive

Since we are technicians, Sophos Cyberoam UTM's initial setup was quite easy for us.

Depending on the difficulty and customer requirements, the solution's deployment could take a few hours or a couple of days.

I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM ten out of ten for the ease of its initial setup.

The solution's pricing depends on the customer size. We have small and medium customers, and it's not so easy for them to finance this product. Although it's not a very cheap solution, Sophos Cyberoam UTM is in a good price range considering its feature set. Considering what you can solve with the solution and what you get for your money, the solution has valuable pricing.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM's pricing seven out of ten.

The primary solution in the future will be the Sophos XGS firewall solution that will replace Sophos Cyberoam UTM.

Overall, I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM a nine out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for unified threat management. We basically use it for firewall and network management. 

The solution is easy to use. It's simple to set up and configure. 

It puts you in control of your infrastructure. 

The reporting features are very good. It offers very good visibility.

The solution provides very helpful alerts. 

It offers decent pricing. 

The solution is stable.

The product can scale to a certain extent. We haven't hit our limit.

We do not have any specific features in mind for improvement, however, we'd always like more features. 

The solution could be cheaper. 

I've used the solution for five years or so. I've used it for a while. 

We've always had very good stability. We've never had a problem with the stability. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

I have not explored the scalability. It is tied to the hardware. The unit we have would support zero to 500 people. After that, you would need to get a new appliance However, we've never exceeded that appliance limit. If we ever exceed the appliance, we'd look to see what other options are available in the market. Most products in the market are quite comparable to Sophos. 

We have used online Sophos support. However, we haven't used it too much. We haven't had many issues with the solution. 

The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. It is not overly complex. The configuration process is very easy.

We do get setup support and training, which makes the process very simple. 

Our appliance is on-premises. However, there is a cloud-based console that connects to the physical device. 

The product has its own deployment support that comes with it. If you are a new client, technical support will assist with the setup.

The setup itself is pretty fast. It doesn't take more than one hour. Of course, there is a few tweaks that may take a week or two to set up. Some companies may need additional services configured.

We have local support in Kenya and can get help if we need assistance. 

We do not specifically look at the ROI. 

We do an annual subscription. 

The pricing is comparable to others. There is an initial cost for changing a solution, so it is chapter to just renew the subscription rather than jumping to a new solution. 

For the most part, the cost is okay. They are a bit on the higher side, and we'd always like it to be a bit lower. 

We are using the latest version of the solution, although the hardware might be a bit older. 

This is a pretty nice product, and I would recommend it. It doesn't require a lot of effort when it comes to setup and management.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. 

When we use Sophos products, we haven't encountered any problems. Some attacks happen, but our customers haven't been affected. No one has attempted to hack their data and steal Bitcoin.

The dashboard is very good-looking and offers maximum features. If a customer's website has a problem, we can guide them over the phone because they can easily find the specific option on the dashboard. That's why we suggest buying Sophos.

One key feature is the personal security dashboard. Most features are available on the dashboard, making it easy for customers to manage their security. However, it's a complex task, so we can't add too many features currently. So, the dashboard is currently the main focus.

The price is obviously a more sensitive area to focus on when selling it. 

I have been using it since 2011. 

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. 

I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. It is a scalable solution. We have lots of customers using this solution. 

We have 6,000 to 7,000 customers across India. And we are using and providing Cisco, Netgear, McAfee, and other products to them. 

We often use NETGEAR for layer two configurations because NETGEAR  doesn't have firewall software like Sophos, and we use Sophos for layer three configurations.

The response time is very good. The customer service and support are good. 

The setup is good. The deployment time depends. We need to create some policies first. So, it could take half an hour, depending on the complexity. We can then deliver the product to our customers.

We know all the deployment steps and can guide your client over the phone. The customer can then install it themselves, and if they have a dedicated technical team, they can handle it independently.

For example, we need to know what kind of internet connection they are using, such as Broadband, IOL, or something else.

We need to know why they are using a firewall because we have to create policies and define the bandwidth, how much bandwidth they want to use, and what they are trying to protect. So, we need such details for the deployment. 

We have 25 employees with different designated roles. And they can provide online support. Mostly engineers. We have different versions of the product.

Overall, the price of Sophos is very good. But I would rate the pricing a nine out of ten, where one is the cheapest and ten is the highest. 

There are different licensing models. For example, one customer pays yearly, while another pays every three years. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. I would recommend using the solution. The deployment is easy, and support is very good.